Step by Step Instructional Strategies for the 8th Grade
Make students aware of identifying internet safety activity
Students will use technology collaboration tools
Assist students with activities
Have students to take notes
Discuss ideas and knowledge to help each other
Monitor the performance of students
Day 1: Performance for Internet Use
Estimated time- 30 minutes
Provide handouts that list approved websites and links
Discuss emailing and messaging
Tell students what type of information to give out online and not give out online
Allow students to set up account, Skype.
Students will begin designing a presentation on internet safety.
Students will be given a quiz.
Day 2: Using Collaboration as a form of Communication
Estimated time- 15 minutes
Students will practice using the webcam, which will be built-in the accessed computers. For example, Cyberlink YouCam.
Students will make recordings within the built-in computer microphone.
Students will invite other learners to their Skype pages.
Day 3: Using Skype
Estimated time- 15 minutes
Inform students to look into the camera with a friendly face and speak clear into the microphone.
Students will socialize with leaders individually through online communication.
Students who feel embarrassed or shy can choose other options of communication. For example, if the student is shy to speak he or she can just look into camera and communicate by chatting.
Day 4: Collaboration Activity
Estimated time- 45 minutes
Students will take note of questions to ask throughout an interview.
Students will respond by sharing ideas and suggesting.
Formative assessment Evaluate students interacting performance and how they are putting effort into the project. Are they focused and taking the instructional steps in completing this task? The facts are collected and summarized with information and ideas provided by each group member. Ask questions, give guidance, and recommend resources throughout the development of project to keep students motivated to it. Engagement is important. For instance, a student may be motivated because of due date and grade, but without engagement they wouldn’t learn anything.
Day 5: Final Project (summative assessments)
Students will submit their presentation on online safety.
Students will create a blog explaining and identifying what they have learned.
Students will rate their experiences and interest in online collaboration.
Step by Step Instructional Strategies for the 8th Grade
Day 1: Performance for Internet Use
Estimated time- 30 minutes
Day 2: Using Collaboration as a form of Communication
Estimated time- 15 minutes
Day 3: Using Skype
Estimated time- 15 minutes
Day 4: Collaboration Activity
Estimated time- 45 minutes
Formative assessment
Evaluate students interacting performance and how they are putting effort into the project. Are they focused and taking the instructional steps in completing this task? The facts are collected and summarized with information and ideas provided by each group member. Ask questions, give guidance, and recommend resources throughout the development of project to keep students motivated to it. Engagement is important. For instance, a student may be motivated because of due date and grade, but without engagement they wouldn’t learn anything.
Day 5: Final Project (summative assessments)